My first wish for this holiday is that the "grown-ups" in the family slow down and remember to listen to the children more often in the coming year. One of the many reasons being a parent is wonderful is because of the things I learn from my children. I know that the parents are supposed to be the teachers and most of the time we are. However, I am constantly surprised and inspired by my children. I often get caught up in… Read More

Holidays are especially tough if you and your family are going through a life change. If you are dealing with a death in the family, divorce or chronic illness, the holidays can be brutal. Holidays are a time to dream and wish. If your life is not exactly like the family in It's a Wonderful Life this season, don't let it get you down.

Major life shifts can leave you depressed and the holidays make any feelings you have even… Read More

One of my favorite blogs about fashion is The Budget Fashionista. If you don't know about The Budget Fashionista or don't read her blog, here's why I'm a fan: The Budget Fashionista is Kathryn Finney and she's NOT a size 2 or a millionaire. She's just a normal person who loves fashion and has a lack of cash. Kathryn's down-to-earth approach is the reason why I love her tips and ideas and I am a faithful reader of… Read More

Since I am always in search of unique finds for myself and the Family.com readers, I have quite a few online resources that I read regularly. I wrote about a few of my favorites in a post last week.

Another great website to get holiday ideas is SheKnows.com.

SheKnows.com is the place to go to find the best stuff...before everybody else knows about it. I read SheKnows.com daily, especially during the holiday season! … Read More

It's hard to figure out what to buy teens and tweens, because what they like is constantly changing. This makes for stressful holiday shopping. I posted some shopping ideas earlier this week and here are some more unique ideas. Hope this helps you with your shopping list and remember to get started early -- the unique and "hip" items are usually the first things to sell out, just a word to the wise. So get going!

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Since I write a blog called "Seek the Unique", it's easy to see that I like to shop. I love to shop for holiday gifts that are special and personal. Spending more money doesn't mean the gift is better and it's a personal mission of mine to buy gifts for loved ones and friends that can't be found on any "big box retailer" shelf.

As you look for holiday gift ideas, here are a few of the websites that… Read More